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Souk Ahras, Algeria
Souk Ahras · Algeria
Souk Ahras is a large city in Souk Ahras, Algeria with a population of 153,479. Elevation: 2,287 ft (697 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
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About Souk Ahras
Souk Ahras is a municipality in Algeria. It is the capital of Souk Ahras Province. The Numidian city of Thagaste, on whose ruins Souk Ahras was built, was the birthplace of Augustine of Hippo and a center of Berber culture.
People
Climate
| Population | 153,479 |
| Population Density | 490 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2864°, 7.9511° |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
| Country | 🇩🇿 Algeria |
| State / Province | Souk Ahras |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.6 inches (726 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Souk Ahras
Souk Ahras is a large city in Algeria (Souk Ahras) with a population of 153,479. The city sits at an elevation of 2,287 feet (697 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Algiers.
Climate in Souk Ahras
Souk Ahras has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 780 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above Algeria avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Area | 313.5 sq mi (812.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 490/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2864°N, 7.9511°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Algiers |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in |
Souk Ahras has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Souk Ahras
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.E.M. Garas Ali | College | — | — |
| CFPA | College | — | — |
| CFPA | College | — | — |
| CFPA | College | — | — |
| CFPA de Bouhadjar ou INSFP | College | — | — |
| École de police | College | — | — |
| Institut des lettres et Langues étrangères | University | — | — |
| Lycée harrirech Mohammed | College | — | — |
| University of Souk Ahras | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Souk Ahras
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEM Djilali elyabess | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Djaber Ben Hayane | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Ouaâz Laid | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Daira Salah | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Bendjedid Layachi | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Handel Nouar | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Regainia Med El Kamel | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée | — | — | — | — |
| CEM | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Med Racem | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Badji Mokhtar | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Jabir Ibn Hayyan | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Rebahi Nouar | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Al Farabi | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Ibn Khaldoun | — | — | — | — |
| École Halima Saadia | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Haddadi Houmana | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة قويسم عبد الحق | — | — | — | — |
| École Djenaoui Ali | — | — | — | — |
| école Riahi Med Larbi | — | — | — | — |
| École Larbi ben mehidi | — | — | — | — |
| École Mesalti Mahmoud | — | — | — | — |
| CEM ABD Elhamid Ben Badis | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Djenaoui Ali | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Madi Med Larbi | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية رافع عبد المجيد | — | — | — | — |
| CEM boumaaraf Sebti | — | — | — | — |
| ابتدائية هذلي مبروك بن نوي | — | — | — | — |
| Moufdi Zakaria middle school | — | — | — | — |
| Hadji Houssin high school | — | — | — | — |
| ابتدائية شلبي حسين | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Larbi Tebessi | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Aicha Oum Elmouminine | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Mouloud Feraoun | — | — | — | — |
| CEM Med Racem | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Souk Ahras
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Souk Ahras
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée du Moudjahid | ||||
| Musée Mohamed Boudiaf |
Libraries in Souk Ahras
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Souk Ahras
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de proximité | |||||
| السوق سوق أهراس |
Hotels in Souk Ahras
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Souk Ahras
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Souk Ahras
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Souk Ahras
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Souk Ahras
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Souk Ahras
8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Souk Ahras
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Souk Ahras
6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Souk Ahras
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Souk Ahras
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Souk Ahras
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Souk Ahras
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Souk Ahras
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Souk Ahras
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport | AAE | Large Airport |
| Oum El Bouaghi Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Souk Ahras
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| BUreau de poste 17 octobre | |
| Bureau de poste Hama Loulou | |
| La Grande poste | |
| مكتب بريد الجزائر |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Souk Ahras
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| El-Kawther Mosque | |
| Houdaifa ibn elyaman mosque | |
| Masdjid ar-Rahma | |
| Masdjid Umar ibn al-Khattab | |
| Mosquée El Aman | |
| Mosquée El Hoda | |
| مسجد التقوى | |
| مسجد التوبة | |
| مسجد العتيق | |
| مسجد حمة لولو | |
| مسجد طارق بن زياد | |
| مسجد عائشة أم المؤمنين | |
| مسجد عمار بن ياسر |
Quick Facts
Around Souk Ahras
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Souk Ahras
3 places within 15 km
- • Jbel Bou Ouzga
- • Jbel Bouchiba
- • Jbel Nahla
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What is the population of Souk Ahras?
Souk Ahras has a population of 153,479 residents and is located in Algeria. The population density is 490 people per square mile, spread across 313.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Souk Ahras?
Souk Ahras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.